City’s public facilities available for cooling off from extreme heat

By City of College Station - Jul 22, 2026

Extreme heat index values are expected to reach dangerous levels across the Brazos Valley this week. To help residents escape the excessive heat, City of College Station air-conditioned municipal facilities are open to the public during normal business hours.

Residents whose home air conditioning is struggling or who need a temporary break from the outdoors are encouraged to use these public spaces to cool down and hydrate.

Weekend and Weekday Availability

  • Larry J. Ringer Library: 1818 Harvey Mitchell Pkwy. S.
    • Weekdays: Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. | Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
    • Weekends: Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Sunday, 1:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
  • Visitor Center: 1207 Texas Ave. S.
    • Weekdays: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
    • Weekends: Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
  • Gary Halter Nature Center: 3555 Rock Prairie Road W.
    • Weekdays: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
    • Weekends: Saturday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

·       Fire Station No. 3 Community Room: 1900 Barron Road

    • Weekdays: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
    • Weekends: Saturday-Sunday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.

·       Fire Station No. 5 Community Room: 1601 William D. Fitch Pkwy.

    • Weekdays: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
    • Weekends: Saturday-Sunday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.

·       Fire Station No. 6 Community Room: 610 University Drive East

    • Weekdays: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
    • Weekends: Saturday-Sunday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.

Weekday-Only Availability

These locations offer spots to cool down during normal business hours Monday through Friday:

Heat Safety Guidelines

Residents are encouraged to take the following precautions during periods of extreme weather:

  • Hydrate: Drink plenty of water throughout the day, even if you do not feel thirsty. Avoid sugary, caffeinated or alcoholic beverages.
  • Check-In: Frequently check on elderly neighbors, family members and pets to ensure they have adequate cooling.
  • Know the Signs: Monitor yourself and others for heat-related illnesses:
    • Heat Exhaustion: Heavy sweating, dizziness, headache and nausea.
    • Heat Stroke (Emergency): High body temperature, confusion, rapid pulse and a lack of sweating. Call 911 immediately if heat stroke is suspected.

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